Brigham Young University's Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program offers former BYU students who have been away from the university for some time and are not able to return to BYU an opportunity to finish at home what they started at BYU. Applicants must have already completed at least 30 credit hours at the BYU campus in Provo as admitted day students. They must abide by the BYU Honor Code and receive an annual ecclesiastical endorsement. See Admission Requirements and About BYU Ecclesiastical Endorsements. This program is not available to current BYU students who have fewer than 90 credits (exam credit excluded).<br><br>The Family History track requires 12 credits of Family History-focused coursework. Currently, there are only 8 credits of academic coursework available through Independent Study. In order to meet the 12 credits, students may use a combination of Directed Research (HIST 481R), Academic Internship credit (HIST 496R), and coursework available through BYU-Idaho Online. Please be aware that BYU-I courses run on a semester schedule and include group work with other students. If you are interested in pursuing the Family History track, please schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss your academic record and a plan for completion.<br><br>BGS students in the family history track can now apply to take BYU-Idaho courses to substitute as electives (ii). Before being approved to take these courses, students must first complete Hist 217, The Family Historians Craft. Students will then contact the BGS office so we can notify BYU-Idaho that you are approved.